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- A leading global fuel company is seeking a driven Sales Representative based in Vryheid to grow and maintain an existing client base, identify new business opportunities, and deliver exceptional customer service while representing the brand in the market.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitate achievement of agreed targets in the region, achieving volume and net profit targets by always driving sales performance.
- Report to Sales Manager, changes in strategic direction, structures, and operating models in order to ensure transparent communication and effective operation within the region
- Weekly/monthly reporting to area Sales Manager.
- Identify and manage creation of new business opportunities for the region to expand the market.
- Ensure that all operations are in line with the company’s policies.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
- Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs.
- Accountability for volume target and net profit target.
- Cold calling, making contact and presenting proposals to prospective clients, also be able to achieve daily/weekly customer call target.
- Need to be able to meet their target of prospect meetings and site acquisitions.
- The person will be traveling throughout Northern and Central KZN
- Asset register completion and reporting are required.
- Meet sales targets as set out by the employer.
- You will cover the customer base for Vryheid and Inland Region
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
- Matric Certificate
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in Sales, experience in Fuel industry will be an advantage
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong sales background with solid record
- Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)
- Self-starter
- Influential, concise, rational, and practical communicator
- Innovative thinker
- Relationship management
- Strategy and project management skills
- Self-motivated team player, able to inspire colleagues.
- Willing to work under pressure and achieve and drive targets.
- Availability to travel extensively.
- Communicates clearly.
- Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
- Honest, loyal, reliable, and trustworthy.
- A ‘Can-do’ attitude.
- A problem solver
- Team player.
- Self-motivated.
- Operationally a hands-on person.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate work within a deadline driven environment.
- Ability to multitask.
- Be independent and pro-active.
- Time management skills.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to take the initiative.
- Be able to take responsibility
- Positive mindset.
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- We are seeking a creative and trend-driven Beauty Designer to join a leading supplier to South Africa’s major fashion retail chains.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in developing innovative beauty and fragrance packaging concepts, conducting trend research, creating customer-focused designs, and managing the design process from concept through to production.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Trend research for merchandisers buying trip
- Local competitive shop
- Photographing overseas samples
- Trend presentation preparation, Assisting the merchandiser with new season customer presentation
- Create Die lines for specific products both in Fragrances & Beauty
- Creating customer design for packaging and componentry for customers.
- Ensuring attention to detail is followed as per merchant brief through to design concept
- Brief the factories over email, Ensure correct files are sent to the Factories for sample & production completing.
- Reviewing first off samples against CAD, ensuring finishes, packaging outlines are correct.
- Communication between customer & supplier on design/brief/colour/artwork
- Returning & monitoring of overseas samples not used by customers
- Filing of overseas samples/showing samples/meeting samples
- Prepare copies of updated customer cad overviews for each customer to accompany customer production delivery reports (From Coordinator) each copy spiral bound together with header page
- Rails cleaned at the end of every season ie: fit samples, duplicate samples, old rail samples - team effort
- Cad overview to be emailed to factories confirming they have received all the briefs
Requirements:
- Higher National Diploma/ Degree/HND in fashion and textile design
- 3-5 years relevant fashion house experience
- Creative flair, including an eye for colour
- Commercial awareness and business orientation;
- Communication, including presentation skills;
- Self-confidence;
- Attention to detail
- Time management.
- Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Visual Colour Discrimination: The ability to match or detect differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.
- Visualization: The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
- Technical skills required:
- Pattern developing and cutting
- Ability to design for the target market.
- Conceptualizing: Taking ideas and moving them to a finished product
- Design: Knowledge of design techniques
- Fine Arts Knowledge of the theory and techniques required for composing and producing.
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- A high-end luxury kitchen design company is seeking a professional and confident Account Manager to join their growing team.
- This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client interaction, relationship management, administration, and working within the luxury residential construction and design space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing client accounts and maintaining strong professional relationships
- Liaising with architects, builders, designers, suppliers, and clients
- Assisting with quotations, invoicing, purchase orders, and general administration
- Coordinating project communication and ensuring smooth workflow between all parties
- Following up with architects and builders to maintain relationships and generate ongoing business opportunities
- Sending company profiles, brochures, and product information to potential clients and industry professionals
- Attending client meetings and site visits alongside the Director
- Assisting with business development and networking opportunities
- Ensuring exceptional customer service and communication throughout each project lifecycle.
Requirements:
- 1–2 years’ experience in Account Management, Client Relations, Sales Support, or a similar role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-presented, confident, and professional
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with high-end clientele and industry professionals
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer systems
- Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle advantageous
- Previous experience within interiors, construction, design, architecture, or luxury products beneficial but not essential
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- A leading manufacturing company based in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Internal Sales Assistant to join their team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately and efficiently managing customer orders from receipt through to release, ensuring all orders are processed timeously within company workflow procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Receiving Customer fuel orders
- Customer Order Entries and releasing thereof within ordering workflow process
- Following up on on-hold orders for payment with the customers in advance before requested delivery date
- Cash checks – releasing of orders on system upon receipt of payment and within approved workflow process
- General account queries / account reconciliations
- Back-order reporting – clearing of back orders on system once confirmation received.
- Assisting reps with volume reports and pricing confirmation for customers (pricing already on system)
- Open Sales order report – following up with Logistics on released, unplanned orders exceeding requested delivery dates
- Daily order checks report - Systems
- Customer refund requests
- Monitoring incoming emails, Customer enquiries and responding timeously and efficiently is a professional manner
- Assisting Logistics team with filling truck capacity by calling customers on specific routes for orders
- Weekly (1 week per month) after hours standby required Monday to Sunday. Rotating schedule.
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
- Matric Certificate
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in Internal Sales / Admin
- Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Word / Excel / PowerPoint), in particular Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Goal-driven
- Team-player
- To go the extra mile
- A problem solver
- Self-motivated.
- Operationally a hands-on person.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate work within a deadline driven environment.
- Ability to multitask.
- Be independent and pro-active.
- Time management skills.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to take the initiative.
- Be able to take responsibility
- Positive mindset.
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- An established company based in Umhlanga is seeking an experienced HR Officer to join their team.
- The successful candidate will provide operational HR support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration while assisting the HR Business Partner in ensuring compliance with company policies and labour legislation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment:
- Coordinate recruitment & selection process
- Draft and place advertisements on relevant recruitment platforms
- Screen CVs and shortlist candidates
- Conduct pre-screen interviews and provide feedback
- Schedule interviews
- Conduct reference checks
- Co-ordinate onboarding process for new employees
Employee Relations:
- Provide support and guidance to management and employees regarding HR matters
- Assist in facilitating and handling investigations including the initial IR discussions
- Draft relevant documentation (Warnings and hearing notices) in line with the company disciplinary code
- Prepare discipline hearing packs
- Maintain IR records and tracker
- Prepare CCMA Packs as required
Time & Attendance:
- Full Management of EDMA Time & Attendance
- Ensure new hires are loaded onto Biotimes & EDMA
- Daily time approvals
- Daily monitoring of absenteeism, late coming and extended lunch breaks
- Ensure all employees timesheets have been approved by payroll cut off dates
- Ensure leave is accurately captured onto the system
HR Administration:
- Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
- Prepare monthly HR reports
- Ensure personal files remain compliant
- Prepare new hire packs for onboarding onto payroll system
Performance Management:
- Conduct monthly performance meetings with new hires and their line manager
- Ensure probationary period documentation is completed and kept up to date
Confidentiality & Data Protection Requirements:
- The HR Officer will have access to confidential information, employee files, disciplinary records ect. This information must not be shared, discussed, or disclosed to any person who is not authorised to access it.
- Confidential information must be handled and stored securely—both physically and electronically—and may only be used for the execution of the role’s duties.
- Under no circumstances may sensitive data be removed from site, photographed, replicated, forwarded, or discussed with unauthorised individuals, including colleagues.
- Any breach of confidentiality, misuse of information, or unauthorised disclosure will be treated as a serious misconduct offence.
Professional Conduct & Ethical Responsibility:
- The HR Officer is expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and diligence in all aspects of the role:
- Where uncertainty or irregularities arise, seek clarification and escalate concerns promptly to the HR Business Partner.
- Remain objective and impartial when reporting issues, ensuring that accuracy and compliance always remain the priority.
- All employees are responsible for ensuring company resources are used in an effective and responsible manner to ensure the best operating costs
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification
- Minimum 3 – 5 Years HR Experience in a mid-level position
- Experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous
- Experience on EDMA & Payspace is advantageous
- Knowledge of Labour Law including BCEA and Labour Relations Act
- Strong Communication skills
- Attention to detail
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- A global company based in Markman, Port Elizabeth is seeking a detail-oriented Cashbook Clerk to join their finance team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily cashbook transactions, bank reconciliations, payment processing, and month-end financial duties.
Responsibilities:
- Daily Cashbook Management: Recording all bank receipts, payments, transfers, and debit orders accurately
- Bank Reconciliations: Monthly matching of bank statements to the cashbook, investigating discrepancies (unallocated deposits)
- Payment Processing: Preparing EFT payment batches and loading payments on bank profiles
- Month-End Procedures: Supporting the finance team with month-end closures, preparing journals, and reconciling General Ledger (GL) accounts
- Prepare monthly Royalties and Rebates invoices and track outstanding payments
- Monthly Point-of-Sale Reconciliation: Matching speed point transactions with point-of-sale reports and investigating discrepancies
- Supplier and Customer Reconciliations: Ensure all payments are processed and allocated correctly
- Comply with relevant month-end reporting requirements
- After Hours Standby: Check, confirm and process customer payments
Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12) with Accounting and Mathematics
- Certificate or diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance (preferred)
- 2–5 years of experience in cashbook management and basic accounting
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel
- Basic knowledge of accounting software
- High attention to detail
- Numerical accuracy
- Strong organizational skills
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- A global leader in digital marketing is seeking a driven Senior Business Development Executive responsible for generating revenue through new business development, securing sales with new clients, and growing existing customer relationships within the company portfolio, primarily engaging with C-suite executives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research:
- The company approaches each industry with a different strategy or route to market. These are defined by in-depth research prior to strategy formulation. The ideal candidate will be required to deliver research presentations to the Executive team.
- Research digital communication trends pertaining to specific industries, providing feedback on trends aligning to the company’s strategic growth areas.
- Potential clients – provide an understanding of whether they currently use any digital communication products and if not could they benefit from doing so. If they do currently utilise a competitors services understand any challenges they have.
- Industry competitors – acquire an in-depth understanding of the products they provide to clients. Collating competitor price points and client pain points.
- Understanding current innovation – the technology industry is a fast moving evolutionary market and the company intends keeping ahead of direct competitors. We require all our Business Development managers to retain a keen passion for technology innovation.
Business Development Planning:
- Present to and consult with the National Business Development Director on business trends with a view to developing new markets and distribution channels.
- Identify business sales channels that will lead to business opportunities.
- Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
- Present quarterly Business Development Strategy presentations to the National Business Development Director, CEO and Senior Management.
- Defining new business strategies per existing networks network.
Business Development:
- Following up on leads provided by Head Office.
- Generating your own leads through industry knowledge, cold calling, referrals and tenders.
- Networking via industry conferences, client conferences, online networking platforms and research groups.
- Pitching to clients and prospective clients – this is a key criteria for the role.
- Creating client specific presentations in Power Point. A template will be provided.
- Writing proposals, Scope or Works, SLA agreements and Business plans.
- Winning tenders.
- Attending weekly update meetings with the wider Business Development team.
- Managing an updating revenue and opportunity trackers on a weekly basis.
- Holding Handover and New Solutions Briefs with all relevant departments.
Pipeline Management:
- Identifying and assessing business development opportunities.
- Tracking all opportunities through pre-defined phases in the opportunities tracker.
- Understanding prospective client challenges and designing a solution to overcome them in order to progress opportunities.
- Gaining commitment to move current or future business to the company.
- Processing of accepted quotes.
Client Relationship Management and Communication:
- Overseeing Service Matrix Management to ensure all departments interact with each other to provide the appropriate service according to the contract and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Annual client business growth strategy to be defined and captured in an annual budget at the end of May each year.
- Account Management tracking for each network.
- Relationship Matrix to ensure that right stakeholders are meeting regularly to enhancing the client relationship.
- Innovation workshops to be held annual with key clients.
General:
- Training – On the job.
- Travel – client meetings (local / national). Must have own car and a driver’s licence.
- Reporting to National Business Development Director on progress and issues.
- Growing and nurturing client relationships.
- Attending sales strategy sessions in South Africa (4 times a year).
- Working with 3rd party service providers to ensure world class services are delivered to clients.
Requirements:
- Matric but preferably a Diploma or Degree.
- Digital Communication industry knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and quality of work.
- The ability to perform duties unsupervised.
- Personal organisation skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Project planning skills.
- Proficient in Word.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Proficient in Power Point.
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- A global leader in digital marketing is seeking a driven Junior Business Development Executive responsible for generating revenue through new business development and securing sales with new clients
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research:
- The company approaches each industry with a different strategy or route to market. These are defined by in-depth research prior to strategy formulation. The ideal candidate will be required to deliver research presentations to the Executive team.
- Research digital communication trends pertaining to specific industries, providing feedback on trends aligning to the company’s strategic growth areas.
- Potential clients – provide an understanding of whether they currently use any digital communication products and if not could they benefit from doing so. If they do currently utilise a competitors services understand any challenges they have.
- Industry competitors – acquire an in-depth understanding of the products they provide to clients. Collating competitor price points and client pain points.
- Understanding current innovation – the technology industry is a fast moving evolutionary market and the company intends keeping ahead of direct competitors. We require all our Business Development managers to retain a keen passion for technology innovation.
Business Development Planning:
- Present to and consult with the National Business Development Director on business trends with a view to developing new markets and distribution channels.
- Identify business sales channels that will lead to business opportunities.
- Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
- Present quarterly Business Development Strategy presentations to the National Business Development Director, CEO and Senior Management.
- Defining new business strategies per existing networks network.
Business Development:
- Following up on leads provided by Head Office.
- Generating your own leads through industry knowledge, cold calling, referrals and tenders.
- Networking via industry conferences, client conferences, online networking platforms and research groups.
- Pitching to clients and prospective clients – this is a key criteria for the role.
- Creating client specific presentations in Power Point. A template will be provided.
- Writing proposals, Scope or Works, SLA agreements and Business plans.
- Winning tenders.
- Attending weekly update meetings with the wider Business Development team.
- Managing an updating revenue and opportunity trackers on a weekly basis.
- Holding Handover and New Solutions Briefs with all relevant departments.
Pipeline Management:
- Identifying and assessing business development opportunities.
- Tracking all opportunities through pre-defined phases in the opportunities tracker.
- Understanding prospective client challenges and designing a solution to overcome them in order to progress opportunities.
- Gaining commitment to move current or future business to the company.
- Processing of accepted quotes.
Client Relationship Management and Communication:
- Overseeing Service Matrix Management to ensure all departments interact with each other to provide the appropriate service according to the contract and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Annual client business growth strategy to be defined and captured in an annual budget at the end of May each year.
- Account Management tracking for each network.
- Relationship Matrix to ensure that right stakeholders are meeting regularly to enhancing the client relationship.
- Innovation workshops to be held annual with key clients.
General:
- Training – On the job.
- Travel – client meetings (local / national). Must have own car and a driver’s licence.
- Reporting to National Business Development Director on progress and issues.
- Growing and nurturing client relationships.
- Attending sales strategy sessions in South Africa (4 times a year).
- Working with 3rd party service providers to ensure world class services are delivered to clients.
Requirements:
- Matric but preferably a Diploma or Degree.
- Digital Communication industry knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and quality of work.
- The ability to perform duties unsupervised.
- Personal organisation skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Project planning skills.
- Proficient in Word.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Proficient in Power Point.
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- We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior/Mid Merchandiser (Clothing) to join a leading fashion supplier based in Dunkeld, JHB.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion, Clothing Production, Retail Buying, or similar
- At least 6 months (full time) work experience in the related field
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiar with design terminology and tech packs
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in communicating with buyers and managing basic queries
- Support the team during line showings and follow-up meetings
- Attend line showings, take notes, and help with preparing style briefs
- Send style briefs and ensure accurate follow-through
- Check purchase orders (POs) against indent lists
- Assist with coordinating between design and merchandising teams
- Help track sample development and approvals
- Compare photo samples against CADs and tech packs and attach necessary documentation
- File lab dips, trims, and approvals as directed
- Assist in preparing costing files and maintaining style records
- Help follow up on delivery timelines and sample approvals
- Provide admin support to the QA team, including checking samples and basic report compilation
- File QA documents and assist in preparing sealed samples for warehouse submission
- Help verify order paperwork and chase bulk production samples when needed
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- A prominent South African retail brand is seeking an Apparel Merchandise Manager to lead the planning, sourcing and execution of imported and locally manufactured apparel ranges for a global outdoor performance and lifestyle brand.
- The role focuses on driving product assortment, inventory, pricing, profitability and overall brand alignment.
Key Responsibilities:
Merchandise Planning & Strategy:
- Develop seasonal merchandise plans aligned with global brand direction and local market needs
- Build balanced assortments across categories (performance running, outdoor and lifestyle)
- Translate global product collections into commercially viable local assortments
- Collaborate with global brand partners on product selection, forecasting and local range approval
Product Lifecycle Management:
- Accountability for the end-to-end product lifecycle
- Manage product from concept/ selection through to end of life
- Monitor product performance and implement in-season trading actions when required
- Lead markdown, replenishment and exit strategies
- Ensure alignment between imported and locally manufactured ranges
Local Manufacturing/ Sourcing & Range Development:
- Take full ownership of range development and product creation
- A working understanding of design, fit and construction
- Design, sourcing, and work with production teams to develop locally manufactured apparel and accessories
- Identify gaps in global ranges and create locally relevant products
- Ensure local product meets the brand standards, quality and cost/ RSP targets
- Manage timelines, from range conceptualization through to bulk production
Demand Planning & Inventory Management:
- Forecast demand and manage OTB budgets for brand stores
- Optimize inventory levels across channels (wholesale, retail & e-commerce)
- Track sell through, stock turn and aging inventory
- Work closely with supply chain to ensure timely delivery
Pricing & Profitability:
- Set pricing strategies aligned with brand positioning and local market dynamics
- Monitor margins across imported and locally produced product
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability through mix, sourcing and cost control
Cross- Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with marketing on campaign alignment and product launches
- Partner with retail teams to select range and ensure effective in-store execution
- Collaborate with e-commerce on assortment and online sales strategy
- Liase with senior management on budgets, forecasts and margin tracking
Brand & Market Alignment:
- Ensure all product aligns with global brand identity and guidelines
- Adapt global trends to meet local consumer preferences
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends in performance and lifestyle apparel
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Sales growth and sell through rates
- Gross margin and profitability
- Stock turn and inventory health
- Forecast accuracy
- On-time delivery (imported and local production)
- Success and growth of locally developed product ranges
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail or related field
- Good understanding of design, patterns and product fit will be beneficial
- 5-8 years’ experience in apparel merchandising (sport/ lifestyle preferred)
- Experience working with international brands or licensors
- Strong understanding of local manufacturing/ sourcing processes
- Proven track record in planning, forecasting and trading
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Commercial acumen and trend awareness
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to balance global brand requirements with local market needs
- Clear communication and stake holder management skills
- Proficiency in merchandising systems and Excel
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